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WBP PRESENTS: TAKING CARE OF YOUR HEALTH WITH YOUR FAMILY DOCTOR

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The WBP is thrilled to present a workshop with Dr. Jessica Dunkley presenting!

Dr. Dunkley will be presenting to various groups, this is the general Deaf Community presentation date:

WHAT: Taking Care of Your Health With Your Family Doctor

PRESENTED BY: Dr. Jessica Dunkley, MD, MHSc, CCFP
INCLUDES TOPICS:
*Relationship Building with your doctor
*Learn about important health check milestones
*Share your wishes for health-related information in ASL
*Enjoy stories from a Deaf family doctor

WHEN: Thursday April 7, 2016

TIME: 6:30 – 9:00PM.

WHERE: Multi-Purpose Room, Deaf Well-Being Program,
#300 – 4211 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 1Z6

REGISTRATION/RSVP: WBP.WORKSHOPS@VCH.CA

RSVP before March 24, 2016

SEE FLYERS FOR DETAILS: Both formats available: PDF & IMAGE(S)

WBP & COSCO WORKSHOPS in OKANAGAN

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WBP & COSCO WORKSHOPS - OKANAGAN - APRIL 02, 2016

 

DATE: Saturday April 2, 2016

MORNING – 2 workshops presented by COSCO Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations of B.C. Presenter Doug Edgar

9:00 – 10:30am. PERSONAL PLANNING
Personal Planning
The wisdom of having a personal plan is emphasized:

Representation Agreements,
Powers of Attorney, and
Advance Directives
are needed to express your wishes regarding personal care, certain financial matters and end of life care if you are no longer able to speak for yourself.

10:45am. – 12 noon PREVENTING FALLS

We review the alarming impact falls have on the well-being of seniors and identify hazards that contribute to the likelihood of falls. We recommend safeguards and demonstrate exercises to improve balance and strength.

AFTERNOON – Talking About Aging with: WBP Staff Patti Dobie
See flyer in either image or PDF format for more details.

Questions? E-mail patti.dobie@vch.ca

APSEA/Elks Deaf Camp 2016

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The APSEA/Elks Deaf camp gives children who are deaf or hard of hearing the opportunity to experience summer camp in a safe, active and fun environment while connecting with others who face similar challenges. We welcome campers from across Atlantic Canada between the ages of 7-14. Counselors and students are supported by interpreters, APSEA staff, an onsite nurse and full time cook as well as a number of volunteer helpers who help in the making and serving of meals.

View the APSEA Camp Brochure here
Senior Staff Camp Application-2016 here

WBP Yoga Therapeutics Group – April & May 2016

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The Deaf Well Being Program is happy to announce its Yoga Therapeutics Group,

for Deaf individuals who experience Anxiety and/or Depression.

What: Yoga Therapeutics (Therapy) Group for those who experience Anxiety and/or Depression

When: Tuesdays starting April 5, 2016 for 6 weeks (ends May 10, 2016)

Time: 2:15pm. – 4:30pm.

Instructor: Claudia Dagnino, RCC, YTT 200

Where: Oxygen Yoga & Fitness – Killarney, 3544 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5R 5L7

Registration/RSVP: Claudia.Dagnino@vch.ca

Deadline: March 5th, 2016

*Please refer to the attached flyer for additional information (PDF or flyer image)

“The practice of Yoga brings us face to face with the extraordinary complexity of our own being”- Sri Aurobindo

Vancouver’s First Deaf Night Out

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The Vancouver Deaf Night Out team are planning to host their very first event of its kind in Metro Vancouver. Seattle had hosted the same event and it was one of the most empowering experiences in a long while… We are looking to do a needs assessment on behalf of the Deaf community to ensure everyone’s voices are heard and have something to contribute to our society. Please complete the survey using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WY2DRJQ

Save the Date! Co-ed Volleyball

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~ Friendly Reminder ~ WBP Group for Deaf Parents and their children Starts this Friday!

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Starts this Friday!

Deaf Well-Being Program Group

Connecting With Your Child using
Social-Emotional Attachment
A Group for Deaf Parents and their Children (Ages 0 – 2)

Learn About:

  • What is Social-Emotional Attachment?
  • Strategies to use at home with your young children
  • Why is eye gaze important? 
  • Other tips and tricks! 

Facilitated by: 
Alayna Finley & WBP Staff

When? Date? 
Fridays
February 19, March 11, April 29, 2016 

Time?
10:00am. – 11:30am.

Where?
#300 – 4211 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 1Z6

Registration/RVSP/More information?
Kristen.Pranzl@vch.ca

 More information: See PDF

Story-Telling On The Move

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WIDHH Job Posting

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The Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WIDHH) is a unique non?profit service organization serving the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Our Agency provides services in Audiology, Counselling, Sign Language Interpreting and Communication Devices.  We are located near Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver, and offer a competitive salary and benefits, a friendly and dynamic work environment, and a chance to make a difference.  We are looking for a dynamic and energetic person to fill a full?time position.

We are currently seeking a Full?Time Front Desk Receptionist

Duties include greeting clients, administering the telephone and voice mail system, processing financial transactions, and other duties as assigned. Strong organizational skills and clear communication are essential for this position.  The Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a bilingual environment (ASL/English), preference will be given to those with knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL).

View the full job posting here

Self Portrait # 3 – Silent, Not Invisible

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ASL Tutor Job Posting

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My name is Yolanda and I work as an Education Consultant at Golden Key tutor. We have a student who is part-time studying Sign Language at a local school. But she has a difficulty to catch up with her study. So she hopes that we could find her a Sign Language tutor to help her. She knew very little sign language. I believe this is a good opportunity for your members to gain teaching experience and help others.  The follow is the job description:

  • Fluency in ASL
  • Behavior which is professional, organized, reliable, honest, understanding, responsible, and punctual
  • Previous teaching/tutoring experience is an asset
  • Must be willing to travel to Burnaby or New Westminster
  • Willingness to apply for criminal record check

ABOUT US: Golden Key Tutor is a professional tutoring agency that provides affordable one-on-one supplementary education to students and adults through offering in-home tutoring to families. We strive to provide the best tutoring services from understanding our students’ academic qualification, personality and learning style, then match them with suitable tutors. Our brand represents tutors that hold the same core values as the company does: they are professional, responsible, caring and helping. Our goal is to guide students to achieve success in a warm and frustration-free environment.

for more information contact goldenkeytutor@gmail.com

Disability Services Counsellor – Permanent, Part-Time Job Posting – Vancouver Community College

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Reporting to the Department Head of Disability Services, the Disability Services Counsellor collaborates with the College community to promote an accessible, equitable and supportive learning environment for students with disabilities. The Disability Services Counsellor is responsible for coordinating reasonable accommodations and support services for students with disabilities in accordance with VCC Policy and BC Human Rights legislation; reviewing and interpreting complex medical and psychoeducational documentation to determine eligibility for services; synthesizing data and devising appropriate and reasonable accommodation plans; coordinating the implementation of accommodations; initially orientating students to services and meeting students individually as needed regarding time management, study skills, referral to resources, etc.; and functioning as a resource to the College community on accessibility issues.

https://careers.vcc.ca/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=147488

DEAF COFFEE IN KELOWNA THIS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12!!

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WIDHH Income Tax Night

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